scene
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- pronunciation:
- sin
- phrases:
- behind the scenes
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the place where any event takes place.
They rushed to the scene of the accident.- synonyms:
- location
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definition 2: |
a particular view in a painting or photograph.
The artist painted many street scenes of Paris.- synonyms:
- view
- similar words:
- vista
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definition 3: |
a part of an act in a movie or play.
The last scene in the movie was very sad.
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definition 4: |
a show of strong feeling in front of other people.
She made a scene when they told her she couldn't go to the party.- synonyms:
- fit
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related words: |
act, arena, landscape, locality, location, place, tantrum |
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phrase: |
behind the scenes |
The words
scene and
seen (past participle of "see
1") sound alike but have different meanings.